3 h. ago Liverpool parade crash: 50 hospitalised and 65 injured after car driven into crowds in horror crash

Eleven people remain in hospital care to be treated for their injuries

Events

32 h. ago New group announces plans to restore iconic Dumfries and Galloway landmark

The Restoring Kelton Subgroup has been launched to give a fresh look to Kelton the Beltie in Castle Douglas.

Politics

33 h. ago Work begins to protect vital Dumfries and Galloway habitat for rare bird

Threave Garden and Nature Reserve is home to three breeding pairs of willow tits – the most rapidly declining bird species in the UK.

Politics

33 h. ago Find out more about Dumfries and Galloway properties vying to be Scotland’s Home of the Year

An artful townhouse in Dumfries and Craigmount near Dalbeattie will feature in the south of Scotland episode of the popular BBC Scotland show tonight.

Society

34 h. ago Woman's first date ends with 'carnage' horror crash that left seven cops in hospital

Young mum Courtney Redfern, 27, fron Newcastle, was being driven home after her first date with Mayzar Azarbonyad, 20, on April 9 when cops tried to stop his BMW M5

Events

4 d. ago What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this spring bank holiday weekend

The dry weather may be ending, but that won’t dampen the spirits with lots going on.

Politics

4 d. ago Low Dumfries and Galloway river levels continue to cause concern despite forecast of rain

The Annan, Nith, Dee and Cree catchment areas have joined the Esk in being classed as 'moderate scarcity' by SEPA.

Politics

4 d. ago Fundraising effort to help Ukrainian children visit Dumfries and Galloway

A group of 27 children from the east of the country will be coming to the region in August following the success of a similar trip last year.

Politics

4 d. ago Two Dumfries and Galloway regeneration projects to share nearly £3million

Let's Get Sporty Community Trust plan to use the Scottish Government funding to expand Lochvale House and help more than 100 people into work.

Economics

5 d. ago Unions confirm Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to stage seven day strike

The walk out will begin on June 2 after officials accused the utility company of 'playing games' over a pay offer.

Economics

6 d. ago Thousands of rowers heading to Dumfries and Galloway for SkiffieWorlds 2025

A record 79 entries have been received for the triennial world championship event, which is returning to Stranraer after a successful debut in 2019.

Politics

6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents presented with British Empire Medals

Sue Gourlay and Anne Rooke learned they were to receive the accolades in the King’s New Year Honours list when it was announced at the start of 2025.

Politics

6 d. ago Child poverty rate among rural Dumfries and Galloway communities hits record high

New figures show there has been a huge increase in rural poverty rates over the past 15 years.

Events

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway police given new weapon in fight against antisocial behaviour

Officers in the region are now able to use SelectaDNA’s tagging spray in a bid to clamp down on the illegal use of off road bikes, motorcycles and e-scooters.

Events

8 d. ago Urgent appeal launched to find more foster carers in Dumfries and Galloway

The Fostering Network estimates at least 400 new foster carers are needed across Scotland.

Politics

8 d. ago Loch Ken resident offers to pay Dumfries and Galloway Council £1,000 to bring back lay

Robin Hood has criticised the “madness” of taking away the bins as a cost cutting exercise.

Economics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway delayed discharge hits highest level for more than two years

New figures show that 3,305 bed days were lost to the problem in March, an increase of more than 700 days on the previous month.

Events

8 d. ago Volunteers collect nearly 900 pieces of litter from small stretch of Dumfries and Galloway coastline

The Marine Conservation Society has revealed volunteers in Scotland picked up an average of 204 litter items for every 100m of beach cleaned in 2024.

Politics

9 d. ago Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after horror crash with car before driver flees scene

Emergency services raced to the scene of the serious crash

Events

1 week ago Scottish Water workers in Dumfries and Galloway set to stage week

Staff will strike between June 2 and June 8 after Unite union officials there has been no new formal pay offer.

Politics